The Aloft Seaport Boston has launched a new program built to deliver free meetings space to the region's nonprofits. Recognizing that finding space to conduct their important work can be a challenge for area nonprofits, the Aloft Boston Seaport is offering free meeting space for board meetings, presentations, small community sessions and other nonprofit activities ...

The 7th annual Harpoon Shamrock Splash to benefit Save the Harbor/Save the Bay will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2018, at the BCYF Curley Community Center at M Street Beach in South Boston. This year, Save the Harbor plans to raise more than $50,000 to support free beach events and programs on the region's public beaches from Nahant to Nantasket. For just $25, participants can enjoy refreshing Harpoon beer, tasty treats, a terrific beach party and a chance to win round trip flights from JetBlue, terrific swag from Harpoon and other great prizes for best costume and biggest fundraiser.
"There is simply no better way to celebrate the end of winter than with a quick dip in the cool clean water of Boston Harbor followed by a refreshing Harpoon and burgers on the beach with your friends" said Save the Harbor/Save the Bay's spokesman Bruce Berman, who has splashed each year since the event began. "Sure, you will be cold for a few minutes but the warm feeling you get from raising funds for a great cause will last all year long."
The Harpoon Shamrock Splash began in 2011 to jump start free events and activities on the region's public beaches from Nahant to Nantasket. In 2017, the Harpoon Shamrock Splash raised more than $55,000 to support nearly 100 free concerts, beach festivals, sand raking competitions, and circus performances in Lynn, Nahant, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy and Hull.
"We're grateful for the fact that we get to do what we do - make great beer - because of the support of our friends and neighbors. So when we have a chance to return the favor, especially with a group like Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, we're happy to do so." said Harpoon Brewery President Charlie Storey. "I'm not as happy about jumping in the frigid water - but, as Bruce says, the cause (not to mention the food and beers!) make it all worth it!"
Save the Harbor plans to top last year's record and raise $60,000 to support free events and programs on the region's public beaches this year. Register online before the event at www.shamrocksplash.org for just $20, or register on the day of for $25. Registration includes a beer, a burger, a Harpoon Koozie, and the chance to win round-trip flights on JetBlue for best costumes and biggest fundraisers.* So start a team, invite your friends to join, and help Save the Harbor make a big splash on the beach in 2018.

Harpoon Shamrock Splash

The 7th annual Harpoon Shamrock Splash to benefit Save the Harbor/Save the Bay will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2018, at the BCYF Curley Community...

Play: Just when you thought Southie had it all, there's this news! The Seaport District is getting Glowing Musical Seesaws! Yes, seesaws (or you may know them as teeter-totters)! The playground apparatus of our childhood will be souped up to glow with white lights and create musical notes.

Welcome back! It's been a long time coming but My Diner is back in Southie and officially open for business! Our neighborhood felt the void after the closing of the poplar breakfast and lunch spot on A Street back in June! My Diner is now open at the new development at the Distillery at 455 ...

Have you noticed how dirty our neighborhood streets are? Well, some local businesses, organizations and neighbors want you to join them in cleaning up Southie! Whether you join a group clean up or simply sweep in front of your home or business, it's going to make a huge difference!

In my extremely humble opinion, I've always considered Valentine's Day a bit...unnecessary. It usually just makes single people feel kind of lousy, and people in a relationship feel pressure to show more love than usual, even though it should be shown every day. Alas, life goes on, and Cupid will continue to fire arrows from ...

The address for Croke Park/Whitey's is 268 W Broadway, South Boston, MA, 02127. Its website can be found at http://crokeparkwhiteys.com/

Boston Restaurant Talk

A classic Boston dive that was once picked as one of the best bars in America will soon be offering food to go with its cheap beer and liquor. Universal Hub is reporting that Croke Park in South Boston (which is also known as Whitey's) will have to start serving food because it has a food-serving license but it currently does not have a kitchen or a food-prep area.

Help Clean up the South Boston Neighborhood
Saturday, February 17-Sunday, February 25, 2018
Any time of your choice
The streets and sidewalks are a mess! Please join local business owners and fellow residents in picking up trash around South Boston. You may join a group clean-up or simply sweep in front of your own home or business. Getting rid of litter is the goal, so, even if you have only a few minutes, please make an effort to pick up trash that you see around the neighborhood.
If you need supplies, we can help! We are working with DPW to provide brooms and trash bags. Let us know when you are planning your clean-up. Once your trash is bagged, please contact the City of Boston by dialing 311 or using the 311 App for trash pick- up.
Questions? Please contact :
Councilor Ed Flynn ed.flynn@boston.gov 617 635-3230
Donna Brown, South Boston NDC, 617 268-9610
Kathy Lafferty, South Boston Neighborhood House, 617 268-1619
Dyan La Rosa, The Beauty Bar
Gino Provenzano, Boston Police/Neighborhood Resident
Cathe Walsh, Cranberry Café
Thanks for helping to beautify South Boston!

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is seeking to assemble a working group to examine the issues related to stray voltage in the City of Boston that recently led to the tragic death of a dog on Southampton Street. Flynn has since met with an official from the City of Boston Department of Public Works and has ...

We have adjusted our meeting schedule and will be regularly meeting on the FOURTH Tuesday of the month, except April and December. Future meeting dates are:
2/27
3/27
4/24
5/22
6/26
7/31
8/28
9/25
10/23
11/27
12/18
*If any should change or not take place, we will send out notification.
Our 2/27 meeting will be at 6:30PM at LaBoure Center.
If you are not on our membership email list, please message your email info to be added on if you live in the St. Vincent's neighborhood. Thank you!

Attend an Affordable Housing Information Session this Wednesday, February 14th! Two sessions will be held at the Cambridge Public Library (Main Branch) Beech Room, 449 Broadway at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
The hour-long sessions will cover information about the City's affordable rental and homeownership programs and resources. No RSVP necessary to attend.
For more information, visit: http://camb.ma/2Eyyczd

City of Cambridge Community Development Department (Official)

Attend an Affordable Housing Information Session this Wednesday, February 14th! Two sessions will be held at the Cambridge Public Library (Main Branch) Beech Room, 449 Broadway at 11:00 a.m. and...

On Sunday, the Boston Police Department tweeted out a post celebrating Boston Celtics coach and president Red Auerbach for Black History Month. After an outcry from the public, the tweet was removed and an apology was issued. "BPD realizes that an earlier tweet may have offended some and we apologize for that," BPD said via ...

Support the Troops! Stop by Roza Lyons on Tuesday, February 13th at 7pm, watch the Bruins game and help fill boxes to send to the troops! Bring items like cigars, packaged snacks and other goodies to keep the troops going strong! (No baked goods or perishables) I'm on a boat!

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